Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc
Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Its 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 21 grants in 2023 (avg $49K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,021,437
- +551.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 21
- -47.5% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $48,640
- +1140.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s filing says it contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2023 filing is marked as final, so this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 132 Trowbridge Drive, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
Phone: (920) 922-7207
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Joe & Dawn Colwin Donor Advised Fund ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 89 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc gives
- 38% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 1139% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2020) to $1.0M (2023). In 2023 it made 21 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joe & Dawn Colwin Donor Advised Fund Fond Du Lac, WI | General Support | $1,000,462 |
| Brooke Industries Inc Miracle League of FDL Fond Du Lac, WI | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sister Fond du Lac, WI | Program Support | $3,075 |
| Fond Du Lac Area United Way Inc Fond Du Lac, WI | Program Support | $2,500 |
| New Beginnings Pregnancy Care Ctr Fond du Lac, WI | Program Support | $1,500 |
| Friends of Women in Recovery Fond Du Lac, WI | Program Support | $1,000 |
| We Empowher Fond Du Lac, WI | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Astop Fond Du Lac, WI | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Envision Greater Fond du Lac Fond du Lac, WI | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Fond du Lac Family YMCA Fond du Lac, WI | Program Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $110,036 | $1,026,503 | $1,021,437 | 21 | $1,022,187 | $72,932 | $42,843 |
| 2022 | $917,074 | $257,782 | $166,149 | $156,850 | 40 | $157,256 | $42,080 | $46,067 |
| 2021 | $825,297 | $146,922 | $106,819 | $97,825 | 1 | $98,275 | $21,124 | $49,974 |
| 2020 | $785,385 | $56,463 | $90,220 | $82,425 | 27 | — | $8,912 | $41,182 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grantees included organizations serving varied purposes. For example, Brooke Industries says its mission is to provide services and choice to rehabilitation and business communities; Fond du Lac Area United Way says it works collaboratively to meet community human-service needs; and ASTOP describes itself as a sexual-assault victim service provider offering treatment, outreach, prevention, and advocacy.
Other 2023 grantees describe work that includes supporting women in recovery, empowering women and children, promoting community economic development, and helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities become more independent and integrated into the community.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $1,021,437. The median grant was $500; the reported range was $50 to $1,000,462. The largest grant was $1,000,462 to the Joe & Dawn Colwin Donor Advised Fund for general support. Other notable grants included $5,000 to Brooke Industries Inc, $3,075 to Big Brothers Big Sister, and $2,500 to Fond du Lac Area United Way Inc. Several other listed grants were between $500 and $1,500, including awards to New Beginnings Pregnancy Care Ctr, Friends of Women in Recovery, WE EMPOWHER, ASTOP, Envision Greater Fond du Lac, and Fond du Lac Family YMCA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Dawn Colwin as president, Nicole Colwin as secretary, and Leo Metivier as an officer.
Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc is led by Dawn Colwin, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Dawn Colwin
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leo Metivier
Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Colwin
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Betty Koenigs (2020–2021) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Melissa Meikle (2020–2021) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Nici Colwin (2020–2021) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Sue Roettger (2020–2021) — Director & President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc
How much does Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc give each year?
Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 21 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $157K across 40 grants.
What is Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $500, and its average grant was $48,640, across 21 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc give grants?
Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fond Du Lac, WI (19 grants).
Does Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (20 grants).
Who are Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Joe & Dawn Colwin Donor Advised Fund ($1,000,462), Brooke Industries Inc Miracle League of FDL ($5,000) and Big Brothers Big Sister ($3,075), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grantees included organizations serving varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s filing says it contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $43K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-2014920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Mid-States Aluminum Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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